Bailiff Charges etc

[windows1]

I would be very grateful if someone can help me. I received a Bailiff letter yesterday about a Parking fines that I know of and due to the fact I did not have money, I ignored it. I also received a letter from the Northampthon County Court, and I forgot to send Statutory Declaration form back to the County Court.

 

Now, my query is I am happy to pay the money in installment to the Baillif if they are happy to reduce their charges. I owe only £202.00 including the court fees, but Collect services says that I owe £433.00 with their charges. I have contact Wayne the Bailliff to tell me the break down of the charges. I called him yesterday, he told me that their charges is £175.00, and today he said I have to check the back of the letter sent to me. Having the check the back of it, I can only be charge for £75 as the Baillif charges. I asked him what are the other amount for, and he said 'removal charges '. I have asked him to give me court reference, but he said that it was 'Hounslow Borough' who contacted them to collect the money on their behalf, so he do not have the court reference.

 

1) Do they have power to charge more than the recormended charges by the government?

2) Can I contact the court even though I did not fill the statutory form sent in the first place and without a court reference.

3) Or Should I contact Hounslow Borough about it and asked them to stop the BAILLIFF so that I can pay them in installments ?

 

Help pls

[ims21]

Thread moved to Bailiff forum

[Jamberson]

1) Do they have power to charge more than the recormended charges by the government?

 

Not sure. I don't think so, but someone else will help on that.

 

2) Can I contact the court even though I did not fill the statutory form sent in the first place and without a court reference.

 

You can only file a statutory declaration on one of three specific grounds (which don't include just ignoring the issue) and even then there would have to be a good reason why you have not done it before the bailiff was instructed. In short, you've almost certainly missed the chance.

 

3) Or Should I contact Hounslow Borough about it and asked them to stop the BAILLIFF so that I can pay them in installments ?

 

You can try, but they will say no.

 

I think you are saddled with it. The amount of charges is the only way I can see to improve the situation for you.

[wonkeydonkey]

I have to agree with Jamberson....you are going to have to pay the fine, you could try paying the Court directly in instalments but that could incur you further bailiff charges if they make further visits in the interim periods of payment,

 

As to the bailiff fees as they stand ...if the back of the notice tells you the max is £75 to bailiff fees, then to be quite frank I would be looking to beg,borrow or steal the £277 that will stop further charges being added???

 

WD

[windows1]

Ok guys. I have agreed to pay the amount of that money with this guy, but I have never met this guy (Bailiff), we have been communicating on the phone. He told me that I can pay with my direct debit to him on the date that I set to pay this money. Do you guys think I need to see him before I pay ? Do I have to know if he is a real guy ?

[wonkeydonkey]

If you are paying the Bailiff Company (you should never ever pay an individual bailiff) then they should provide details to enable you to set up a direct debit, however that does put them in the position to take what they like when they like. If you read the threads on various sections of cag, you will see that is exactly what they do without your consent. Personally I think you would be better placed to set up a standing order and keep control to the payments in your own hands?

 

WD

Edited May 26, 2012 by wonkeydonkey

[tomtubby]

Do you still have the car that was used when you were issued with this PCN and if so, how much is it worth?

[windows1]

Do you still have the car that was used when you were issued with this PCN and if so, how much is it worth?

 

Yeah, I still have the car. May be the car worth £500 ? It is a Peugeot 206 (2001) .